Episode 12 (S5). For Black Boys... (feat. Sarah Jordan Verghese & Jasmyn Fisher-Ryner)
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In this brilliant episode, Nadia, Fran and Eugene are joined by  the brilliant Sarah Jordan Verghese and Jasmyn Fisher-Ryner. Sarah and Jasmyn are Producers on the award winning play 'For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy. They join your favourte trio of social workers to talk about the play, it's impact and why you should go and see it!   "Inspired by Ntozake Shange’s seminal work For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf.  For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy is located on the threshold of joyful fantasy and brutal reality: a world of music, movement, storytelling and verse – where six men clash and connect in a desperate bid for survival. Father figures and fashion tips. Lost loves and jollof rice. African empires and illicit sex. Good days and bad days. Six young Black men meet for group therapy, and let their hearts – and imaginations – run wild". - Royal Court Theatre Click the link below to find out more and book your tickets! Tickets: https://theapollotheatre.co.uk/tickets/for-black-boys-who-have-considered-suicide-when-the-hue-gets-too-heavy/ Sarah Jordan Verghese Twitter - @sarah_jordanV Instagram - @sarah.jordan.verghese and @nvrchuk Jasmyn Fisher-Ryner Twitter: @itsjustjas__ Instagram: @itsjustjas__ If you  enjoy this episode then please share with your friends and enemies, leave a review and follow The Social Matters Podcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The handle is @matterspodcast.
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